As a self-taught filmmaker Cécile Cusin has forged a career through hard work in the field and from years behind the editing desk. Through her professional experience, she has worked for several European and American companies including Petzl, Grassroots TV, Marmot, Icelandair and world-class documentary filmmaker, Michael Brown, director of multiple awarded films.
Her goal with filmmaking is to use a media that can be artistic and entertaining to share experiences and knowledge for an ever richer human experience.
Cecile lives in the Alps of Haute-Savoie in Annecy, France.
Filmography
íslenska, on the road to unearth Iceland’s secrets... (2007 – 26 min – Produced by Marmot)
Directing, editing, cinematography, writing, sound
One School at a Time (2007 – 26 min – Produced as a courtesy by Serac Adventure Film for the non profit organization The Rock Foundation School)
Writing, editing
Surfers Healing (2007 – 12 min – For Serac Adventure Films as a pilot for a feature length documentary)
Writing, editing
Gary Swain (2007 – 7 min – Produced by Serac Adventure Film short)
Writing, editing
The Entrance to Aspen (2006 – 42 min – Produced by Grassroots TV)
Cinematography, editing
Aspen Police Department (2006 – 1 min – series of ten films – Produced by Grassroots TV)
Cinematography, editing
Bonfire of Vanities (2005 – 14 min – Produced by Petzl)
Sound editing
La Muse (2005 – 2 min – Produced by Petzl)
Writing, editing
Melloblocco (2005 – 13 min – Produced by Petzl)
Co-directing, cinematography
Et le commerce équitable, vous connaissez? (2003 – 12 min – Group work in a communication school)
In collaboration: directing, editing, writing, cinematography, sound
Cécile Cusin
filmmaker
Biography
23-year-old French Filmmaker, Cécile Cusin proves her diverse filmmaking talents early in life directing her first film, íslenska. In this nuevo-style adventure documentary, Cécile captures Iceland’s story and harsh mountain environment. She brings the country to life through her distinctive cinematography, writing and editing skills.
PHOTO: ACE KVALE
PHOTO: ACE KVALE